Export and Logistics

Export ready, worldwide.

Carpet export from India, handled end to end: Raheem and Son ships handmade rugs in bulk to more than 130 countries. Full Incoterms 2020 flexibility, major sea and air cargo ports, and complete export documentation as standard.

Stacks of rolled, poly-wrapped rugs ready for export, Raheem and Son

CEPC-registered export house

Raheem & Son exports handmade rugs from Bhadohi under all major Incoterms 2020 (EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DAP and DDP), through Nhava Sheva (JNPT) for the USA and Western Europe, Mundra for the Gulf and Kolkata for Australia and Southeast Asia, with a commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin. We do not issue a phytosanitary certificate.

Established in 1927 and now in its fourth generation, Raheem and Son is a CEPC-registered exporter in the modern Indian handmade carpet trade. We manage the full export process, from production through to container sealing and documentation, making global procurement straightforward for wholesale and contract buyers.

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Incoterms 2020

All major terms, arranged as per your requirement.

We work to all major Incoterms 2020. The term that applies to your order is agreed at the time of enquiry, ensuring freight responsibility, risk transfer and cost allocation are clear from the outset.

EXW

Ex Works

Goods are made available at our factory in Bhadohi. The buyer arranges all onward transport, export clearance and freight from the point of collection.

FOB

Free On Board

We handle export clearance and deliver goods on board the vessel at the named Indian port. Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once the goods are on board.

CFR

Cost and Freight

We pay freight to the named destination port. Risk transfers to the buyer once goods are on board the export vessel.

CIF

Cost, Insurance and Freight

We pay freight and minimum insurance cover to the named destination port. Risk transfers on loading, as with CFR.

CPT

Carriage Paid To

We pay freight to the named destination. Risk transfers to the buyer when goods are handed to the first carrier.

CIP

Carriage and Insurance Paid To

We pay freight and comprehensive insurance to the named destination. Risk transfers on handover to the first carrier.

DAP

Delivered At Place

We deliver the goods to the buyer's named destination, ready for unloading. Import duties and taxes remain with the buyer.

DDP

Delivered Duty Paid

We cover all costs and risks including import duties and taxes to the buyer's named destination. Maximum convenience for the buyer.

All Incoterms are offered flexibly per order. We confirm the applicable term, named location and full cost breakdown during the order discussion. No term is assumed as default.

Ports and Gateways

The right gateway for your market.

We route shipments through the port that gives your order the best balance of transit time, frequency and cost to your destination. All port logistics are coordinated in line with the agreed Incoterm.

Approximate port to port transit by sea from Nhava Sheva, subject to carrier schedules, routing and port conditions; clearance and inland delivery are extra; checked 30 October 2026
Region	Main ports	Approximate transit
Europe	Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp	20 to 35 days
UK	London Gateway, Felixstowe	22 to 35 days
US East	New York/Newark, Savannah, Houston	25 to 40 days
US West	Los Angeles, Long Beach	30 to 45 days
Gulf	Jebel Ali	4 to 10 days
Australia	Sydney, Melbourne	18 to 30 days
Canada	Halifax, Montreal, Toronto	35 to 55 days

Phased shipments are possible on wholesale orders. Routing around the Red Sea, transshipment and port congestion can lengthen these ranges. Payment: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch.

Archived with a DOI: Sea-freight transit times from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), October 2026 (Zenodo, CC BY 4.0).

Nhava Sheva Sea Port (JNPT), Mumbai

Best for USA and Europe

India's premier container hub, handling the highest volume of Indian handmade carpet exports. Most frequent direct services to the USA, which absorbs approximately 70% of India's carpet exports, and to Western Europe. Containers are sealed locally and move to JNPT via Western Dedicated Freight Corridor rail links for efficient, predictable transit.

Mundra Port, Gujarat

Best for speed, efficiency and the Middle East

Privately operated with advanced infrastructure, lower handling costs and rapid customs turnaround. Strong connectivity to the Gulf, Africa and the Mediterranean, making it the preferred choice for time-sensitive or cost-conscious shipments to those regions.

Kolkata Sea Port

Best for Australia and Southeast Asia

The closest oceanic gateway to eastern India, well positioned for Australia, Singapore and East Asia. We can leverage the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal, located close to Bhadohi, to move cargo cost effectively along National Waterway 1 (the Ganga) to Kolkata, reducing inland transit time and cost.

Delhi Air Cargo

Best for high-value and express orders

For high-end custom silk rugs and time-sensitive boutique orders, air freight via Delhi Air Cargo provides fast, secure delivery. Delhi handles the second highest volume of rug export shipments from Northern India, with strong frequency to all major markets.

Container ship at sea, rug export from India, Raheem and Son

Packing and Documentation

Packed and documented to your specification.

Raheem and Son branded showroom entrance with rolled rugs, Bhadohi

Packing standards

Rolled and individually poly-wrapped as standard
Palletised for container loading and safe transit
Eco-friendly packing options available as per buyer requirement
Custom packing for retail and private label programmes
Packing specifications confirmed before production begins

Rolled rugs on storage racks awaiting dispatch, Raheem and Son

Export documentation

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Certificate of Origin (CEPC-registered)
No phytosanitary certificate is issued (check destination rules with your broker)
Material composition declarations on request
Additional compliance and substance-safety documents per market requirements
Full document set confirmed before production begins

Export questions

Logistics, Incoterms and documentation

How long does sea freight from Nhava Sheva take?

Approximate port to port transit by sea from Nhava Sheva: Europe 20 to 35 days, UK 22 to 35, US East 25 to 40, US West 30 to 45, Gulf 4 to 10, Australia 18 to 30, Canada 35 to 55. Subject to carrier schedules, routing and port conditions; clearance and inland delivery are extra; checked 30 October 2026. Phased shipments are possible on wholesale orders. Payment: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch.

Which Incoterms do you offer?

We work to all major Incoterms 2020 terms, arranged as per buyer requirement. These include EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DAP and DDP. The preferred term is confirmed during order discussion before production begins.

Which port is best for my country?

For the USA and Western Europe, we recommend Nhava Sheva (JNPT) in Mumbai, which carries the highest frequency of direct container services on those routes. For the Middle East and Gulf, Mundra Port offers better connectivity and faster turnaround. For Australia and Southeast Asia, Kolkata Sea Port via the Varanasi Multi-Modal Terminal is the most cost-effective option. For express or high-value silk rug shipments, Delhi Air Cargo is available.

How are the rugs packed for export?

Rugs are rolled, poly-wrapped and palletised as standard. Eco-friendly or custom packing options are available as per buyer requirement. Packing specifications are confirmed before production to ensure they match your receiving and retail standards.

What export documentation do you provide?

Standard documentation includes commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin. We do not issue a phytosanitary certificate; a buyer who needs one for jute or seagrass should check the destination's rules with their broker. Additional compliance declarations, material-composition documents and substance-safety paperwork are prepared based on your market and buyer requirements. We confirm the full document set before production begins.

Do you handle customs and freight forwarding?

We coordinate with freight forwarders and customs agents for Indian export clearance and can advise on logistics partners for your destination. The extent of our involvement depends on the agreed Incoterm. Under DDP we manage the full chain. Under EXW or FOB the buyer arranges onward logistics from the named point.

Ready to ship to your market?

Share your destination, preferred Incoterm and order volume. We will confirm the routing, documentation requirements and lead time for your shipment.

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Duty and tariff codes: import duty on handmade rugs, HS 5701, 5702 and 5703.